Allium Cepa * Guiding Symptoms * Cold Coryza * Rhinitis * Nasal Complaints * Respiratory Complaints

Allium Cepa – Homeopathic Drug Notes

Guiding Symptoms (Respiratory / Nasal system)

• Action of the drug – Clears watery, burning discharge from nose and eyes; eases irritation of mucous membranes.
• Functional changes – Increases secretions that are thin, clear and profuse; produces a sensation of rawness in the nasal passages.
• Pathological tendencies – Tendency toward chronic catarrhal states if the remedy is not given early; may develop secondary infections.
• Characteristic symptoms – Burning, stinging sensation in nose and eyes; profuse watery discharge that drips down the throat; sneezing that is frequent but non‑productive.
• Modalities (Better/Worse) – Better in warm, dry rooms; worse in cold, damp air and exposure to strong odors.
• One‑line summary – “Burning, watery catarrh of nose and eyes, aggravated by cold‑dampness.”

Cold Coryza (Respiratory / Nasal system)

• Action of the drug – Produces a clear, watery rhinorrhoea that is incessant.
• Functional changes – Nasal mucosa becomes raw and sore; sneezing is frequent but not accompanied by thick mucus.
• Pathological tendencies – May progress to sinus congestion if the cold persists.
• Characteristic symptoms – Runny nose with a stinging, burning feeling; discharge drips onto the upper lip; throat feels raw from post‑nasal drip.
• Modalities (Better/Worse) – Better in a warm environment; worse in cold, windy weather and when lying on the left side.
• One‑line summary – “Cold‑induced, burning, watery catarrh with raw nasal passages.”

Rhinitis (Respiratory / Nasal system)

• Action of the drug – Relieves inflammation of the nasal mucosa and clears excess watery discharge.
• Functional changes – Nasal lining becomes hyper‑reactive, producing profuse, clear mucus.
• Pathological tendencies – Persistent rhinitis may lead to loss of smell and secondary sinusitis.
• Characteristic symptoms – Watery, profuse discharge; loss of smell; burning sensation in the nostrils; sneezing bouts.
• Modalities (Better/Worse) – Better with warm drinks and steam; worse in cold, damp rooms and after exposure to strong perfumes.
• One‑line summary – “Burning, watery rhinitis with loss of smell, aggravated by cold‑dampness.”

Nasal Complaints (Respiratory / Nasal system)

• Action of the drug – Soothes raw, sore nasal passages and stops the burning irritation.
• Functional changes – Mucous membranes become hyper‑secreting; sensation of “rawness” dominates.
• Pathological tendencies – If untreated, may develop crusting and secondary infection.
• Characteristic symptoms – Burning in the nostrils; raw, sore feeling; profuse clear discharge that drips onto the upper lip.
• Modalities (Better/Worse) – Better in a warm, dry atmosphere; worse in cold, humid conditions and after inhalation of strong odors.
• One‑line summary – “Raw, burning nasal passages with profuse watery discharge, worsened by cold‑damp air.”

Respiratory Complaints (Respiratory system)

• Action of the drug – Relieves cough that is dry or productive with watery expectoration; eases wheezing caused by catarrhal irritation.
• Functional changes – Bronchi become irritated, leading to a tickling cough and tight chest sensation.
• Pathological tendencies – May evolve into bronchitis if the catarrhal state persists.
• Characteristic symptoms – Cough with clear, watery sputum; wheezing; feeling of tightness in the chest; burning sensation in the throat after coughing.
• Modalities (Better/Worse) – Better with warm fluids and rest; worse in cold, damp weather and after exposure to smoke or strong smells.
• One‑line summary – “Burning, watery cough with chest tightness, aggravated by cold‑dampness.”

Drug Picture (Standard Section)

Introduction

• Allium Cepa (onion) – a remedy for catarrhal conditions with burning, watery discharge.

Sphere of Action

• Primarily acts on the respiratory and nasal mucosa; also affects eyes.

Clinical Features

• Burning, stinging sensation in nose and eyes.
• Profuse, clear, watery discharge from nose and throat.
• Raw, sore feeling of nasal passages.
• Cough with watery expectoration; wheezing; chest tightness.

Pathology

• Inflammation and hyper‑secretion of nasal and bronchial mucosa.
• Tendency toward chronic catarrh if not treated early.

Physical Makeup / Constitution

• Individuals with sensitive noses/eyes, prone to irritation from strong odors.
• Often have a cold‑damp constitution; feel worse in damp, chilly environments.

Characteristic Symptoms

• Burning in nose and eyes.
• Profuse watery discharge that drips onto the upper lip.
• Raw, sore nasal passages.
• Cough with clear sputum; wheezing.

Guiding Symptoms

• Runny nose with burning sensation.
• Profuse, watery discharge.
• Irritation of nose and eyes.

Ailments From

• Exposure to cold, damp air.
• Inhalation of strong odors, chemicals, or fumes.
• Prolonged exposure to onion vapour (homeopathic proving).

Modalities (Worse/Better)

• Worse: Cold, damp weather; strong odors; lying on left side.
• Better: Warm, dry environment; steam inhalation; warm drinks; rest.

Generalities

• Remedy for catarrhal states where the burning quality dominates.
• Useful when the discharge is clear, watery, and profuse.

Comparisons / Relationships

Keynote Keywords

• Burning sensation (nose, eyes, throat)
• Profuse watery discharge
• Raw, sore nasal passages
• Cold‑damp aggravation
• Clear, thin sputum

All points are presented in strict bullet‑point format as required for BHMS‑level study.